South Jersey Chapter of PF/QF

01/09/2026

Apply today for one of more than 800 seasonal positions across New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites for the peak summer season.

Salaries for most positions start at $16.50 an hour. Lifeguard salaries start at $19 an hour at lakefront beaches and $20 an hour at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County. Positions at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, Hudson County, and along the greenway in Essex and Hudson counties start at $20 an hour.

Positions are available statewide, from High Point State Park in the northwest to Cape May Point State Park in the southeast, and include lifeguards, junior lifeguards, general maintenance staff, visitor service assistants, office assistants, naturalists and history educators. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Peak season generally runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

To learn which parks, forests and historic sites are accepting applications, or to apply for a specific position, visit nj.gov/dep/workinparks

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

12/10/2025

The application period to become a New Jersey Conservation Police Officer is now open! Interested candidates can apply by submitting a resume, letter of interest, and college transcripts now through January 5, 2026. Follow the instructions here: https://njdepartmentofenvironmentalprotection.applytojob.com/apply/d9RHSCmqNN/FW202515-Conservation-Police-Officer-1

A career as a Conservation Police Officer offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. Officers play a vital role in protecting New Jersey’s natural resources and enforcing, wildlife laws. Conservation Police Officers earn a salary of $74,153 for their first year and receive health and dental benefits after 60 days of employment. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, personal, and sick days. With annual step increases, the top salary for a CPO 1 is $120,744.

Learn more about becoming a Conservation Police Officer: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/conservation/becoming-a-conservation-police-officer/

12/07/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and successful hunt next week!!

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/07/2025

Best of luck tomorrow for the NJ opener. Hunt safe & be safe

09/07/2025

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2025 season dates are here. All dates will be morning hunts with the option to hunt the afternoon. All trips are 100% free. Reach out to us for an application to secure your date. Must be a Veteran to apply. We are looking forward to this year's season.